Posts Tagged ‘tech abuse’
Safer Internet Day: Understanding and Preventing Tech Abuse
As technology continues to shape our lives, it is important to recognize how it can also be used as a tool for harm. Technology abuse is a growing form of violence that involves using digital tools and platforms to control, harass, or intimidate others. For survivors of intimate partner violence, this may look like: On…
Read moreVideo conferencing safety and other tech considerations during family law processes
There are different tech safety issues for women to consider depending on whether they are going to court, using mediation or attempting to resolve their issues through negotiation, either by themselves or with the assistance of a lawyer. Family courts are increasingly moving to remote hearings and online document filing. This means that a woman…
Read moreHow to manage tech abuse with safety planning & family law
This webinar provides information on how technology can be used against women experiencing intimate ex/partner violence and provides tips for survivors and advocates around safety planning, managing electronic communication and how to this may be addressed in family court. This webinar is another in the series on family law issues when there’s family violence presented…
Read moreHow can I support a woman who is experiencing technology abuse?
Technology abuse, sometimes called electronic abuse or online harassment, is a common tactic used by many abusers. It often takes the form of stalking and, as an advocate, keeping this in mind will help you support your clients. An Australian survey conducted with VAW service providers in 2016 found that 82% of their clients were…
Read moreTech safety planning principles for service providers supporting survivors
Women have the right to use technology Eliminating the use of technology will isolate her from friends and family and limit employment and access to information and services. Tech safety planning helps a survivor use technology strategically. Make it a personalized tech safety plan Just as an off-line safety plan is personalized for a woman’s…
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